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Overview |
PAFA | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 172 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pafa.org | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
PAFA | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,500 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,500 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,191 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,087 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
PAFA | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 183 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 167 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PAFA | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PAFA | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $22,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
PAFA | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
PAFA | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 71% | ||
Campus |
PAFA | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Norwich University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (3,363 students vs. 172 students)
PAFA vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PAFA or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Norwich University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($42,860.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than PAFA ($24,501 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 10.8% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($15,800 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 139.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($38,481 vs. $16,087)
PAFA vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PAFA or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or PAFA .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Norwich University (82.6%)
PAFA vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PAFA or Norwich University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Norwich University and PAFA.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Norwich University (73% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $30,900 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/